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Etymology

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From tigre (tiger) +‎ -esse (-ess).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ti.ɡʁɛs/
  • Rhymes: -ɛs
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Noun

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tigresse f (plural tigresses, masculine tigre)

  1. female equivalent of tigre (tiger); tigress
  2. (figuratively) a fierce, brave, jealous or passionate woman

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